Listen "Disability in Mission - David Turnbull shares his family's journey"
Episode Synopsis
David Turnbull from Adelaide, Australia shares his journey being in ministry with a son with a disability. He shares many precious stories and reflects on the rich tapestry that peoples with a disability bring to the mission of the Church.Living with difference features prominently for David. He has participated extensively in the global church for over 30 years in activities with a range of intercultural, mission and globally focused organizations in Australia and beyond. His main cross-cultural experience involved lecturing in Nigeria. Since 1999 David has lectured in the areas of missiology and intercultural engagement in Adelaide and beyond. His PhD, completed in 2019, explored clergy and cultural intelligence. He current serves as the International Ministry Director for Local Leaders International managing their Local Online: A Global Strategy project. He is married and has one son, Matthew.Two great books.1. https://www.regnumbooks.net/products/disabilityinclusive-member-care 2. Nathan John, Disability in MissionWeb siteshttps://www.cbm.org.au/luke14.https://missionsinterlink.org.au/mi-networks/mission-and-disability-engagement-networkWelcome to Hollandhttps://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-hollandWelcome to REACH, the WEC Australia Podcast. A podcast that invites people who are actively sharing their faith in Christ to share their own story. Some are living in other countries where they do this across the cultures. Some within their own culture in their own home country. For more information and to contact WEC Australia go to wec.com.auMusic intro and outro:The Writer · StoryBoxThe Thing About This RoadTurkish version: https://artsrelease.org/en/resources/yazar-the-writerEnglish version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeLUzo-kVQU
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